sly

US /slaɪ/
UK /slaɪ/
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1.

malicieux, rusé

having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

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He gave a sly grin as he hid the candy.
Il eut un sourire malicieux en cachant les bonbons.
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The fox was known for its sly tricks.
Le renard était connu pour ses ruses malicieuses.
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cunningcraftywilyartfuldeceitful
2.

malicieux, complice

suggesting or characterized by a secret, knowing look or manner

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She gave him a sly wink across the room.
Elle lui fit un clin d'œil complice à travers la pièce.
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There was a sly smile on his face, suggesting he knew more than he let on.
Il y avait un sourire malicieux sur son visage, suggérant qu'il en savait plus qu'il ne le laissait paraître.
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mischievousplayfulsecretiveknowingcovert
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on the sly